Sec. 9.5. (a) This section applies to counting votes cast on ballot cards.
(b) This subsection applies to a ballot card that:
(1) has been cast in a precinct whose votes are being recounted by a local recount commission or the state recount commission;
(2) is damaged or defective so that it cannot properly be counted by automated tabulating machines; and
(3) cannot be counted for the office subject to the recount due to the damage or defect.
The ballot card shall be remade only if the conditions in subdivisions (1) through (3) exist.
As added by P.L.3-1987, SEC.335. Amended by P.L.58-2005, SEC.26; P.L.221-2005, SEC.100.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12. Ascertaining Results of Elections
Chapter 1. Rules for Counting Ballots
3-12-1-1. Intent of Voter Primary Factor to Consider in Determining Voter's Choice on Ballot
3-12-1-1.2. Chapter Establishes Standards to Define Vote
3-12-1-1.5. "Election Officer" Defined
3-12-1-2. Ballot Void if Not Properly Endorsed; Not Applicable to Absentee Ballots
3-12-1-3. Ballot Void if It Bears Distinguishing Mark or Mutilation
3-12-1-4. Ballot Void for Extrinsic Act; Erasures
3-12-1-5. Counting Voting Marks
3-12-1-6. Voting Mark on or in Voting Square; Public Questions
3-12-1-7. Straight Party Ticket Voting; Counting Multiple Votes
3-12-1-7.5. Counting Write-in Votes
3-12-1-9.5. Remake of Damaged or Defective Ballot Card; Conditions
3-12-1-11. Primary Election; Application of Chapter
3-12-1-13. Absentee Ballots; Necessary Endorsements
3-12-1-14. Counting of Vote Cast for Candidate Who Ceases to Be Candidate
3-12-1-15. Counting Straight Party Vote for Successor Candidate; Exceptions
3-12-1-16. Vote Cast for "No Candidate" or "Candidate Deceased"
3-12-1-17. Absentee Ballot Received From Overseas Voter by Mail; Arrival Time; When to Count